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Safe Haven

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.

But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her... a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo's empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards... and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.

©2010 Nicolas Sparks (P)2010 Hachette Audio

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Wonderful 💜

I had seen the movie & loved it; of course, the book was even better ~ I will most definitely listen to it again in the future. 💜💜💜💜💜

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Amazing

Definitely top of my favorite books. Such an amazing book! Was taken back with the ending.

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Not Nicholas Sparks best, but ok

I normally love Nicholas Sparks book but this one was only so so. On the plus side, I really enjoyed the narrator's voice. She did a great job with the different characters. On the minus side, this book was predictable with a twist at the end that I really didn't care for. The Lucky One by Nicholas Spark touches on the same issue from a different perspective in a more interesting and creative way.

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Wonderful Book!

This has to be one of my favorites that Nicholas Sparks has written. It keeps you wanting more and I loved every word and every chapter, always wanted to continue. I have read all of his books and other than the Notebook, this is my favorite

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Great Way to Start~!

Safe Haven was my first Audible.com purchase, in fact, it was my first audiobook ever!!! I loved it! There was romance and suspense - several unexpcted turns in the story! I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks already, but listening insteading of reading is SO much more convenient and I finished much faster!!!! Also, the narrator was fabulous! Because of Audible.com's easy process for purchasing and listening, I am totally addicted to the whole experience.

Thanks so Much!!!

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The perfect mix of suspense and romance

I've not read/listened to Nicholas Sparks before and was pleasantly surprised. Suspenseful through out, Sparks is adept at developing the characters and relationships and while somewhat cliche and predictable, I loved the book. Looking for another to download now!!!

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Best Nicholas Sparks Book Yet

This was by far his best!!! Having it be the first book with twists, terror and some violence.
As I get to the last chapter, I don't want it to end. Great, Great book.
Couldn't put it down.

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Good "trip" story

I listened to this one with my 17 year old daughter on a road trip. We both enjoyed it. Would recommend.

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Amazing

I love Nicholas sparks and this book just made me love him and his work more

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It is safe to say that this was a good listen!

I enjoyed the narration of the story very much. The narrator changed her voice from character to character. That inflection made the story much more enjoyable to listen to then some other titles I've listened to.

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